Beautiful, mysterious, alluring, and tortured — Crimea is a land, truly unparalleled in every aspect. From its rich yet complex history to its multicultural landscape, the Crimean peninsula is endlessly fascinating.  In Season 6 of our Ukrainian Lessons Podcast (in slow Ukrainian), we’re excited to present a captivating mini-series titled “Про Крим” (“About Crimea“). This series offers both an engaging way to learn Ukrainian and a comprehensive exploration of Crimea.  Join us as we delve into: географія і корінні народи — geography and indigenous peoples; історія — history ..read more

Join Ukrainian Lessons Team as a Ukrainian Language Expert! Are you passionate about the Ukrainian language and its intricacies? We’re searching for someone with a deep understanding of Ukrainian grammar and the ability to unravel its complexities. If you’re adept in both Ukrainian and English, have a knack for philological research, and possibly have experience teaching Ukrainian as a foreign language, we’d love to hear from you. This remote, flexible opportunity is for a unique project spanning approximately two months, with a competitive salary and potential for future collaboration. Curio ..read more

Mixing up Ukrainian adjectives and adverbs is one of the most common mistakes of learners.  You don’t say: Фантастичний! You say: Фантастично! As a general rule, Ukrainian adjectives always refer to a noun or pronoun (фантастичний день, фантастична дівчина), while adverbs describe a state or manner and answer the question “how?”. Compare Ukrainian adjectives and adverbs on all aspects in our table below! We hope it will help you on your Ukrainian learning journey Check out the whole episode about forming and using Ukrainian adverbs ― Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Ep. 101! Learning Ukrainian ..read more

Right at the very beginning of learning Ukrainian, you get acquainted with the mysterious and confusing Ukrainian Cyrillic alphabet. Why do Ukrainian letters differ so much from the majority of European alphabets? What’s the history and modern meaning behind the Ukrainian writing system?  Get your questions answered in our comprehensive guide on the Ukrainian Cyrillic alphabet, its roots, and modern significance. Ukrainian Cyrillic Alphabet Guide for Beginners Let’s start with the basics! There are 33 letters in the Ukrainian Cyrillic alphabet – some of them look or sound similar to the L ..read more

Ukrainian possessive pronouns are similar to adjectives in their role (describing belonging) and declension. Just like adjectives, they also follow the noun they refer to and copy its gender, number, and case. Compare: мій чоловік (singular, masculine) моя дружина (singular, feminine) мої діти (plural) без мого чоловіка (singular, masculine, genitive) з моєю дружиною (singular, feminine, instrumental) бачу моїх дітей (plural, accusative) We use Ukrainian possessive pronouns in different cases all the time. However, short words like these can be confusing to memorize.  Start with studyin ..read more

I’m here ― I come here ― I go from here…  In English, the same words are used to denote different aspects of the location. In Ukrainian, we typically have different adverbs for location, destination, and point of departure. This is when here can be тут, сюди, or звідси. Moreover, these words are quite common and useful, so let’s dig into comparing them with simple examples! Check out our table below about Ukrainian adverbs of location, destination, and point of departure. Get more insights about Ukrainian adverbs in our blog posts and Ukrainian Lessons Podcast ..read more

We use prepositions of time in Ukrainian all the time (вибачте за тавтологію ) ― for making appointments, talking about the past and future, describing the processes, etc.  Learn how to use prepositions of time in Ukrainian with appropriate cases in different contexts with another grammar chart from Ukrainian Lessons! Looking for more insights into Ukrainian prepositions? Continue your studies with our blog posts for beginners and intermediate learners! Прийменники місця — Prepositions of Place in Ukrainian (Infographic and Audio) Ukrainian Prepositions with Cases That Follow: Tables wit ..read more

What comes to mind when learning Ukrainian verb prefixes? Maybe складно – difficult or even страшно – scary? We come to the rescue with our collection of pictures, grammar explanations, and examples! Understanding Ukrainian verb prefixes is crucial, given how radically they can change the word’s context of use – slightly altering the definition (вчити – вивчити) or meaning something entirely different from the original stem (їхати – приїхати). Prefixes are key for learning the perfective verb aspects and future forms – commonly challenging topics for Ukrainian language learners. Ukrainian Les ..read more

Taras Shevchenko is an iconic symbol of Ukraine, a great national hero whose works and actions have inspired many generations of Ukrainians to seek freedom and be proud of their heritage. His literary works have competed with the Bible in popularity among Ukrainians, and thousands of monuments all over the world were erected to honor his legacy.  How did Taras Shevchenko become Ukraine’s prominent symbol, and why is his legacy still so relevant these days? Find out about Shevchenko and his impact on modern Ukraine below! Shevchenko — a symbol of Ukrainian resistance The 19th century was a ..read more

Carol of the Bells and the hard-to-pronounce word Shchedryk – what do they have in common? Both are based on one simple four-note Ukrainian motif, easily recognizable all over the world.  Its melody fascinated millions of people a century ago and continues to be a beloved song of Christmas time today.  Where did it come from, and why do most of us know it as Carol of the Bells? Read about its history and learn the original lyrics (with English translation) in our article! The history of Carol of the Bells Folklore background Nobody knows when the song was created, but it was certainl ..read more